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Request to NRIs/PIO to Contribute to Swachh Bharat Kosh for Swachh Bharat Mission

Request to NRIs/PIO to Contribute to Swachh Bharat Kosh for Swachh Bharat Mission

The Ministry of External Affairs has been requested to mobilise NRI/PIOs to contribute funds in Swachh Bharat Kosh for Swachh Bharat Mission. Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) has been set up to attract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Corporate Sector and contributions from individuals and philanthropists in response to the call given by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15th August, 2014 to achieve the objective of Clean India (Swachh Bharat) by the year 2019, the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi through Swachh Bharat Mission. Website details are here: http://sbkosh.gov.in/

2. As you may be aware, the guidelines laid down by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation on Swachh Bharat Kosh includes contribution by NRI/PIOs. The contribution can be made either online or through cheque/DD/electronic transfer. Societies can also contribute to the Swachh Bharat Kosh through the same channel. Bank details for transfer of funds to Swachh Bharat Kosh are given below :